

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students
At The University Of Otago
Location
New Zealand
Qualification
Pre-Degree & Vocational, Vocational (VET), Undergraduate
Funding type
Fee waiver/discount
Deadline
Contact the university
Value of award
10000 NZD
About the scholarship
Awarding institution:
The University Of OtagoAverage applications per year:
Not specified
Qualification:
Pre-Degree & Vocational, Vocational (VET), UndergraduateNumber of awards available:
Not specified
Value of award:
10000 NZD
Eligible intake:
Feb - 2026, Jul - 2026
Funding details:
The value of the scholarship is $10,000 with a one-year tenure.
Study mode:
Full Time
Delivery mode:
In Person
Course/offer application deadline:
Contact the university
Funding type
Fee waiver/discountAward allocation:
Selective
Other aspects considered:
Academic excellence
Award can be used for:
Tuition fees
Gender requirement:
All
Nationality requirement:
All international
Course subject you are applying for:
Not subject specificSelection basis:
Academic excellence
Selection criteria:
Selection of recipients will be based upon consideration of the following factors:
- Academic potential, as demonstrated by programme admission.
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for International Students celebrates and welcomes international students to the University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, as valued members of our University community and is awarded to support students to pursue their academic goals.
General eligibility criteria
Application for this Entrance Scholarship is open to all international students who have completed secondary (high) school, or at another approved institution that grants University Entrance either overseas or within New Zealand.
And
Are intending to enrol or have enrolled in full-time undergraduate degree-level study, or in an approved foundation diploma programme, with the objective of progressing into an undergraduate degree at the University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.
Specific eligibility criteria for this scholarship
In addition to the above eligibility criteria, applicants must be:
- Intending to study at the University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka from 100-level (first year) through to degree* attainment
- Studying on campus throughout the duration of their studies.
For those who have completed secondary school or Foundation level study in New Zealand, applications can be submitted through the online Entrance Scholarship application. Applicants must complete the first stages of enrolment through the student management system (eVision) during the Entrance Scholarship application period 1 July to 15 August.
or
For those applying with a study background outside of New Zealand, every eligible applicant must indicate in their application for study, through the student management system (eVision), that they would like to be considered for international scholarships at the University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.
Closing dates
10 December for semester 1 (February) start
30 April for semester 2 (July) start for offshore students
15 August for onshore students
Award Deadline:Contact the university
Application process:Separate application required
For more information on this funding award you can visit the institution scholarship page institution scholarship page
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